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Portland-Based Timeshare Scam Exposed by BBB

Victims of this scam are from across the U.S. and Canada.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific is alerting consumers to a Portland, OR-based timeshare scam operating under the name M&T Property Management. Consumers have so far lost nearly $37,000 to this company.

BBB’s investigations team found that M&T is pretending to be a timeshare resale company and has gone through great lengths to make the company and associated website seem real.

PC Games and Upcoming Changes

We can expect numerous tech inventions in the gaming field.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It seems that traditional gambling may soon be a thing of the past. According to the Jon Peddie Research (JPR), classic computer chances and gaming technology can finish their era. From now on, players will be able to switch from traditional desktop games to cloud-based chances.

All these games are expected to be broadcast on television providers either by consoles or cloud-based streaming.

State Anti-Abortion Laws

The Republican war on women continues.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Alabama became the eleventh state to pass anti-abortion legislation. Now eleven of the 22 states with both a Republican governor and legislature have passed an anti-abortion law. I expect it to be eventually 22 of 22.

The Republicans know or should know that these laws are unconstitutional under the Supreme Court’s earlier decision in Roe v. Wade.

Mazda Toyota Breaks Ground with $1.6 Billion Construction Project

Alabama receives a huge boon to their auto industry

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Tuesday, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing officially began development on their $1.6 billion development project. The company erected its first steel column in Alabama Limestone County, signaling the start of its major auto assembly construction plant, which will make 300,000 vehicles annually upon completion in 2021.

This marks one of the largest development projects to ever come to the state of Alabama.

4 Benefits of Making Your Own E-Juice

With the DIY e-juice route, you always get exactly what you want.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Making your own e-juice can add another layer to your love of vaping. Have you ever thought about making your own? Here are a few of the best benefits you get from making your own vape juice.

If you buy value brands of e-liquid, you're still likely to be saving at least 50%. If you're a bigger fan of the higher-end brands, your savings become astronomical.

Is Scott M. Fishman, MD Responsible for Opioid Addictions and Deaths?

His "guide" aimed at State Medical Boards around the country became the holy grail to physicians in minimizing the dangers of addiction and death from prescribed opioids such as OxyContin.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Dr. Fishman has been relatively quiet since being named in a now sealed US Senate Finance Committee investigation as well as being sued throughout the country for his part in the opioid epidemic.

The complaint states that Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, drafted and sponsored "Responsible Opioid Prescribing", a clinician guidebook produced by the Federation of State Medical Board (FSMB) and written by Scott M. Fishman, MD.

6 Pretty Important Things to Know About Oregon Before Moving Here

Oregon has a culture all it's own and you might just love it.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Planning a move to Oregon? Well, you are definitely not alone. In fact, Oregon is the 9th fastest growing state, according to the US Census Bureau. The expected population increase is estimated to be around 1.4 percent. Not bad for Oregon, and the growth of the state is certainly good for businesses in major cities.

However, simply moving to Oregon without a bit of Oregonian advice could be a bad idea. Why? Oregon is not your run-of-the--mill state.

Breaking the Grip of Militarism: The Story of Vieques

The fascinating story of how people unable to vote still ultimately earned a victory in our democracy.

(ALBANY, NY) - Vieques is a small Puerto Rican island with some 9,000 inhabitants. Fringed by palm trees and lovely beaches, it attracts substantial numbers of tourists.

In contrast, for about six decades, Vieques served as a bombing range, military training site, and storage depot for the U.S. Navy, until its outraged residents, driven to distraction, rescued their homeland from the grip of militarism.

Automobile Insurance for Non US Citizens: Difficulties and Options

It is compulsory to have liability insurance in most U.S. states.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Everyone needs to get around. If you're visiting the United States, but not a U.S. citizen, you'll still need car insurance if you want to drive while in the USA.

How you'll to approach obtaining suitable coverage that is suitable is dependent upon how long you are likely to stay in the country, as well as the conditions of your stay.

The Assange Matter

“I know nothing about Wikileaks.” -Donald J. Trump [April 11, 2019]

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - At this point, I am not sympathetic about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's arrest in London after being evicted from the Ecuadoran Embassy after six years in exile. Assange allegedly collaborated with Russians to meddle in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and sought to help Donald Trump win the White House.